There’s a still life revival going on as we speak, and over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite still life photography! Today we shine the spotlight on Gelatology, a workshop that uses the form of an ice cream cone as a way to explore eye-catching combinations of materials. The result: a variety of unique creations, many of which can’t help but ooze retro style. In a totally modern way, of course!
Retro Interior Design Motif: Green Diagonal Stripes
Several years ago I purchased The Decorating Book by Mary Gilliatt, and it’s been my ’80s design guide ever since. One of the images that truly captivated me was the photo above. That carpet and textile pattern, identified as nothing more than green and white diagonal stripes, really stuck with me–so much so that I’ve considered trying to duplicate it with paint on the inside of my open kitchen shelving. Turns out this pattern appeared in a variety of ’70s and ’80s interiors. Today we take a look at some of these stellar spaces…
’80s Fashion Shoot: Grids and Office Parks
In today’s fashion shoot, I’ve combined one of my favorite motifs with one of my favorite settings. The grid of patterned tights meets the grid of endless windows as I share my latest retro-meets-modern ensemble in an Austin office park setting. Get ready for columns, reflective glass, gleaming metal, and one colorful ensemble…
Mirror80 August Favorites
Happy first week of September! Let’s take a quick look back at some of Mirror80’s favorite August moments. On the agenda last month: lots of ’80s-style DIY fun, a tropical party, the launch of 2 new series, and a focus on retro-modern interior design. What’s new for September? The emergence of fall style (with a retro twist, of course), a special fashion post, a home tour and more. But before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s how we soaked up every last bit of August…
1980s Interior Design Trend: Stripes
I’m completely addicted to 1980s interior design Tumblrs. Are you with me here? Actually, it’s not just the Tumblrs. It’s the Pinterest boards as well. And the design books from the Decade of Decadence, such as The Decorating Book by Mary Gilliatt. Since Mirror80 is dedicated to bringing you the best in ’80s-meets-modern design, you can bet that I’ll be featuring a slew of 1980s interiors, grouping them by theme so you can see how certain motifs and trends played out back in the day. Today’s featured trend: stripes!
Last Sips of Summer: The Neon Rita
Happy Labor Day, Everyone! Some say this is the unofficial start to fall, but we at Mirror80 say there’s still lots more summer to be enjoyed! We don’t know about you, but in our part of the world, the weather is still warm, and it never hurts to hold onto the summer state of mind. That’s why we launched our Last Sips of Summer series! Did you catch our first two recipes: The Mint Flamingo and The Ginger Twist? Now that we’ve gotten a dessert cocktail and a citrusy mocktail under our belt, we thought we’d enjoy one last sip: a watermelon-grapefruit margarita with a spicy kick! Read on for all the details…
Last Sips of Summer: The Ginger Twist
Happy Friday, Everyone ! Ready for Labor Day weekend? Today we continue our new series, Last Sips of Summer. Our drink of choice is a tropical mocktail: The Ginger Twist! The beauty of this drink is its tweakability. A change here and a dash there, and you have a custom-made drink combining citrus fruit and ginger beer. Yes, ginger beer! Plus, it looks like something you’d drink while lounging on your yacht. Swanky yet breezy! Here are the details…
’80s Party Decorations with Modern Flair
Ready for a party? If you’re looking for ’80s party decorations with a unique twist, today’s post is for you! We’ve rounded up our favorite pics from party photo shoots past and grouped them by decor concept. Getting an ’80s look is easier than you might think, especially since the 1980s are now back on our radar through the realm of modern design. Here are a few ways to get a fun, festive retro look that’s also original. Save your Rubik’s Cubes for another party–this one’s all about celebrating the way the 1980s have re-emerged in today’s ever-changing design world. Enjoy!
Last Sips of Summer: The Mint Flamingo
Today we begin our new series called Last Sips of Summer. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be creating a trio of delicious sips that celebrate the essence of the warmest season. Because the official first day of fall this year isn’t until September 23rd. Need another reason to savor the end of summer? How about our first drink: The Mint Flamingo…
’80s Interior Design Tumblr: DRY DOCK SHOP
Happy Friday, Everyone! When the end of the week comes, I really feel like going into “escape” mode. Today we escape into the world of swanky ’80s interiors, thanks to my favorite new Tumblr DRY DOCK SHOP. Seriously–have you checked out this Tumblr, folks?! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. It does for ’80s interior design what 80s ART does for the art of our favorite decade! The images are sourced, the featured interiors come from the best magazines and design books of the ’70s and ’80s, and the catalog is comprehensive. Really comprehensive!
